Hey everyone, my name is Shawn from Indiana. In the process of purchasing my first Acura. I did a ton of research and landed on the 07-08 Type S. I then realized how rare they are (low miles / good shape) and only had a handful to choose from. I chose the best one I could find and it will be shipped to me next week. I was looking for some advice on what I should do right away once I receive it. Any help is greatly appreciated! Here is the car

https://www.tampabayautonetwork.com/...78a035748.html

 

Even with only 60k miles on it, probably would consider changing the plugs, not too hard to do. Probably change the ATF too, lots of information here about that. Make sure it is mechanically sound before spending any money on mods.

 

That car remind me of my TL-S back in the day, congrats on the purchase.


1. Spark plugs aren't needed right away if no slight misfire occur.

2. Replace all the fluids is a must, at 60k miles I am willing to bet that Z1 probable still inside the transmission.

3. Check and see if timing belt tensioner still good, at this point its a 50-50 chance. If its bad perform 105k service.

 

So I had a local auto mechanic take a look at the car for me today before I send them the check. On his report back to me he mentioned a few minor things nothing to serious but did say after his test drive he noticed a small oil leak that was collecting/dripping from the plug. He said it had a new oil filter so he thought maybe they didn't tighten the plug and checked it but it was snug. He said it was difficult to trace where it came from, especially since they had detailed the engine bay so well. Anybody have any clues? Should this be expected? Is it a major concern? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

A lot of honda V6 engines like to leak from oil pump. Vtec solenoids, oil filter housing, valve covers etc.. Figure out how much it leaks. If you don't need to add oil between oil changes I would ignore it.

Oh and usually it's easier to find where leak comes from when engine is clean. Usually cleaning is a first step for finding small leaks.

 

oh sound like the oil pump assembly already leaking, well there you go it another reason to get the 105k service all done together. I wouldn't recommend ignore the pump just the fact that the car has such low milege.

 

No comments other than that has to be one of the best presentations for a used car I have seen by a dealer, short of course of some on BaT. Good luck

 

Yeah, seriously...nicely done, man.

 

OP I'll buy it from you? Have you noticed that MRP has a different look all day, I tell people that the color is Bi-Polar because it always changes. Bright in sun, stealth at night, sexy in the evening. The pearl is beautiful on this thing.

 

Very Nice!

how much were they asking? Just curious!

 

They were asking $14,890...I got it for closer to 14k.

 

Nice!